Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bus Card" in Korean
“Bus Card” in Korean is 버스카드 (pronounced "beoseu kadeу").
버스카드
beoseu kadeу
Usage & Context
버스카드 is a prepaid card used to pay for Korean bus rides. It is the same card system as the 교통카드 used for subway which allows seamless 환승 (transfer) between modes. 버스카드 can be topped up at convenience stores, subway station machines, and dedicated recharge kiosks.
Example Sentence
버스카드가 없으면 현금으로 내야 해요.
If you do not have a bus card you have to pay with cash.
How to use 버스카드 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bus Card” is 버스카드, romanized as beoseu kadeу.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
버스 (beoseu) sounds like 'buh-seu', similar to the English 'bus'. 카드 (kadeu) sounds like 'kah-deu', just like the English 'card' but with a slight 'eu' sound at the end.
More Example Sentences
Asking for directions to top up a card.
버스카드 충전해야 하는데 어디서 할 수 있어요?
I need to top up my bus card, where can I do it?
Explaining the interchangeability of transport cards.
교통카드로 버스카드 대신 사용할 수 있어요.
You can use a transportation card instead of a bus card.
Highlighting a benefit of using a bus card.
버스카드로 환승하면 할인돼요.
If you transfer with a bus card, you get a discount.
Cultural Context
In Korea, '버스카드' is often used interchangeably with '교통카드' (gyotongkadeu), which is a general term for a transportation card like T-money or Cashbee. These cards are essential for seamless travel on buses and subways, offering transfer discounts (환승 할인) within a certain time frame. You can easily top them up at convenience stores (편의점), subway stations, or dedicated kiosks.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
버스카드 있어요?
Do you have a bus card?
버스카드 충전해주세요.
Please top up my bus card.
버스카드 찍으세요.
Tap your bus card. (when boarding)
Related Expressions
교통카드
gyotongkadeu
transportation card (broader term)
충전하다
chungjeonhada
to top up/recharge
환승
hwanseung
transfer
현금
hyeongeum
cash
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